Marijuana Policy Project

This study examines the theory that marijuana use is associated with a distinct form of schizophrenia, different in symptoms and marked by greater genetic susceptibility than classic schizophrenia.

This 2002 report formed the basis for the British government's decision to "downgrade" marijuana to the lowest category of illicit drugs, eliminating most marijuana possession arrests.

Government officials have been sounding alarms about rising marijuana potency since the mid-1970s, but should we be as worried as they want us to be? Most likely not, according to this review by a group of Australian researchers.

Schizophrenics typically do worse on cognitive tests than healthy individuals, and many schizophrenics use marijuana. Does marijuana use affect their cognitive performance?

Unlike the U.S., the British government maintains an independent group of scientific experts to advise it on drug policy, called the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs. In 2007, this group was asked to review yet again (for the third time in six years) the status of marijuana under British law, and whether reimposition of harsher penalties might be advisable.

A major objection to marijuana use, particularly for medical purposes, centers around the health risks of smoking, and it is often assumed that marijuana smoke is as likely as tobacco smoke to cause cancer of the lungs, throat, etc. Here, the chairman of the biology department at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, argues that this is a scientifically unwarranted assumption.

For years, medical marijuana patients and advocates have argued that the plant works better than single-cannabinoid pharmaceuticals such as Marinol. This study suggests they've been right all along.

Can cannabinoids treat depression? While controlled human studies haven't been done, a large body of research with animals suggests that the answer is yes.

This list of key medical references addresses marijuana?s ability to alleviate each of these conditions, which can serve as a valuable resource when talking to your doctor about whether medical marijuana is right for you.

Rob Kampia's Presentation at Freedom Fest in Las Vegas, July 2007

Marijuana myths and facts from the Marijuana Policy Project

Marijuana Use by Young People: The Impact of State Medical Marijuana Laws

Excerpts from numerous studies showing the medical efficacy of marijuana for a wide array of medical conditions, including cancer, HIV, multiple sclerosis, and glaucoma. Also included are scientific findings refuting some long-held beliefs about potential health hazards posed by marijuana use, most notably in relation to cancer and neurotoxicity.

Common Questions About Marijuana Answered by the Institute of Medicine

Frequently asked questions about marijuana, its health effects, medical marijuana, and the Marijuana Policy Project

Common Questions About Marijuana (answered by the Institute of Medicine)

overview of medical marijuana from the Marijuana Policy Project